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Thursday, February 28, 2013  An article on Forbes.com calls Syracuse’s civic distinctions “embarrassing.” The author argues that “Syracuse’s decline is undeniable,” but says the economy can be built out locally.

Tuesday, December 18, 2012  A central New York college says it's naming a new science building after a former professor whose $5 million gift to the school will be used to create an endowment, also in his name.

Monday, September 24, 2012  "Bill Nye the Science Guy" has stepped into the debate about evolution with an online video that encourages parents who believe in creationism not to pass those beliefs on to their children.

Saturday, August 11, 2012  He received a hero's welcome by the Patriot Guard Riders when he first came home on July 18th, but today, wounded soldier Matthew Leyva, who lost both of his legs in Afghanistan, was able to finally celebrate his marriage the way he and his wife Raelynn always dreamed.

Sunday, June 03, 2012  Program aims to intrigue them, keep them in CNY

Thursday, April 12, 2012  A new economic initiative is aimed at helping victims of domestic abuse. Project Phoenix is helping empower women in entrepreneurship.

Sunday, April 08, 2012  Serrated knives, pneumatic tire, shoe size measurer all started here

Monday, March 12, 2012  The top Republican in the Senate and an official familiar with the Assembly's plans say lawmakers will try to shift $200 million from an incentive program back to traditional school aid when they release budget resolutions Monday.

Thursday, December 08, 2011  More than 100 million dollars is headed to Central New York to boost economic development.

Wednesday, November 30, 2011  Officials from CenterState CEO have just made their pitch to the State for $40 million.

Wednesday, September 07, 2011  There's a growing trend in hospital nurseries around the country to revamp the way they wrap babies up, as nurses try to better illustrate the safest sleep environments possible for babies.

Wednesday, April 20, 2011  Congresswoman Ann Marie Buerkle admits she was surprised a bit by the passion behind the complaints about government regulation she heard at a special hearing.

Friday, April 08, 2011  Matt's Memo: Matt Mulcahy blogs about the five finalists of the Creative Core Emerging Business competition.

Thursday, March 04, 2010  New York has been named a surprise finalist for potentially billions of dollars in federal Race to the Top funds, even after failing to improve its application by expanding opportunities for charter schools.